tag:www.kickstarter.com,2008-10-09:/projects/1282279194/get-this-pickle-out-of-a-jam/postsKickstarter: Get this Pickle out of a Jam!2013-07-18T10:30:16-04:00tag:www.kickstarter.com,2008-10-09:Post/5427302013-07-18T10:30:16-04:002013-07-18T10:36:22-04:00We Did It!<p>We did it! We passed our inspection yesterday without a hitch, and now we are moving on to bigger and better things, i.e. actual service! </p><p>We're still looking for regular spots (so if you know of one, let us know!), but we will for sure be in Georgetown on Thursdays (at least for a while) starting in August, and we have events booked all over the PNW all the way through September, so check our calendar for updates. </p><p>We could not have done this without you. Some of you have continued to support us in other ways even beyond the boundaries of what kickstarter allowed us to do, and all of you are forever remembered on our website. Small communities who support local and small business are making the world a better place, and we thank you from the bottom of our hearts for your choice to support us.</p><p>Now get on out there and find us so you can use your coupons! If you have a jar of jam or pickles coming to you with your reward, we still have pickles to make but the jam is ready as are the aprons and other stuff, so be sure to speak up when you are there so that we can get you your goodies. </p><p>We love you!</p>tag:www.kickstarter.com,2008-10-09:Post/5374992013-07-12T19:04:07-04:002013-07-12T19:09:13-04:00GUESS WHAT!?!<p>Those of you following us on twitter or facebook might have heard that we have final inspections scheduled for next week! What? HECK YEAH!</p><p>We could not be more excited. It's been such a long and grueling process to get us to this point, but we have the rest of summer ahead of us and we are booked for most weekends between now and September! Starting on the 21st (next sunday!) at Kirkland Uncorked Festival's <a href="http://www.kirklanduncorked.com/foodtruckrodeo.html" target="_blank">Food Truck Feast</a>, along with something like 20 other trucks. It should be a blast, and you should come and see us! </p><p>If you haven't seen the truck driving around lately, it's because we've still been waiting, waiting, waiting, waiting. But with the wait (hopefully, truly, finally!) over, expect to see us out and about as much as we can be. We still have days open in our schedule so if you think you know a good spot, let us know! </p><p>Wish us luck, and see you soon!</p>tag:www.kickstarter.com,2008-10-09:Post/4898512013-05-23T18:50:04-04:002013-05-23T18:56:56-04:00Hold Tight!<p>Hi there!</p><p>Well, it's been a slow steady road but we are closer than we've ever been. After finding out that we need to replace the generator due to some restrictions we didn't know about previously, we've had yet another set back but it's almost all cleared up and we should be ready for inspections sometime in the very (very!) near future. Just getting them scheduled can present new challenges but we have our fingers crossed. </p><p>The rodeo was a great success and we were pleased to see some of you out and about for our soft opening! We know you're probably itching to use your coupons, and we are definitely ready to see all your smiling faces at our window.</p><p>We got our vinyl graphics installed right before the rodeo and they were definitely a hit! There were lots of folks snapping pictures as they waited for their food. Next week we have a mural going up on the side of the truck by very talented local artist <a href="http://tessahulls.com/home.html" target="_blank">Tessa Hulls </a> and we couldn't be more thrilled. She has been working on some mock-ups based on ideas we've been tossing back and forth for a few months, and we can't wait to see the end result. </p><p>Be sure and check on Facebook for more frequent updates on progress, and in the near future we'll be posting pics of the mural, menu items, and more as we get closer to opening! </p>tag:www.kickstarter.com,2008-10-09:Post/4618912013-04-23T12:46:29-04:002013-04-23T12:54:36-04:00Rodeo Here We Come!<p>We are busy bees around here getting ready for the <a href="http://mobilefoodrodeo.wordpress.com/" target="_blank">Fremont Mobile Food Rodeo</a> that's happening in like 12! Days! It's a debut of sorts for us, though we probably won't be officially green lighted for everyday service until the couple of weeks following the event. </p><p>We had one inspection last week that finally got the ball rolling on the inspection front. We had to make some minor changes, and we expect the next inspection to be a breeze, but we've still got our fingers crossed because things can change quickly in this phase. After we get out Labor and Industries insignia that says the truck is safe for us to work in, we move on the Health department round of things. It could still be several weeks until it's all through and we're on the streets, but we're pretty confident things will move quickly from here on out.</p><p>Meanwhile we've been busy booking weddings and planning the menu for <a href="http://signup.dinneriscoming.com/" target="_blank">Dinner is Coming</a> which we think is looking like a feast fit for a king. Seating is limited, so if you're a huge Game of Thrones fan like us, this is something you don't want to miss. </p><p>We'll be sure to update again very soon, but be sure to come down and see us at the Rodeo! </p>tag:www.kickstarter.com,2008-10-09:Post/4437982013-04-02T15:13:08-04:002013-04-02T15:19:36-04:00More and More<p>Sorry for the long wait between updates folks, but it's been a little bit slow going as we approach this final stage, weirdly enough. </p><p>There's been another stage where a lot of things are hurry up and then wait. FOREVER. Right now the truck is in getting some final work done, then we are looking at a round of inspections, which hopefully will go very well and we won't have to have a bunch of other work done to get final approvals. It's all very "one step at a time" right now, which can be frustrating because there is still a lot left to do, but it all has to be done sequentially and not simultaneously. </p><p>Either way, we're busy working up our menu for the Mobile Food Rodeo which we are very excited about being a part of, and thinking about doing yet another round of pickles, this time snap peas and asparagus. Just waiting for the weather to warm up a bit so that stuff can all be Washington produce! Last weekend should have helped ;) </p><p>We're still looking for spots to park once we get rolling, so if you see a spot that you think would be a good fit, let us know! Right now we have about 3 days full, so that leaves a couple open shifts and we'd love to come to you. That's what mobile's all about, after all!</p><p>While you're waiting patiently to use your cards from us just as soon as we open, get out there and enjoy some of the great food from other trucks that are serving in our area, and enjoy the sunshine--We sure have been, whenever we get a chance!</p><p>Love, </p><p>Venessa and James</p>tag:www.kickstarter.com,2008-10-09:Post/4262112013-03-12T12:12:19-04:002013-03-12T12:19:24-04:00Getting Close<p>We've had so much exciting stuff happening I almost forgot to update you all!</p><p>We're moving forward with the final stages of work in the next couple of weeks and are getting our packet in to schedule our L&amp;I inspections, which is a big step indeed. Once we receive our L&amp;I insignia we can schedule our King County inspections which are the last step to being on the road! We look to be in shape to be completely approved just in time for the Mobile Food Rodeo, which we will be attending this year barring the unthinkable!</p><p>While we work hard on all the back end sort of stuff, we've also been continuously honing recipes and tirelessly testing them out--We know, it's a rough job but somebody has to eat all this delicious food!</p><p>We're also putting a lot of thought and groundwork into our Game of Thrones event, which we've got lots of great ideas for, and have been testing recipes to be included in what looks like it will be a meal of many courses. Stay tuned for more information on that front.</p><p>Thanks for your infinite patience all! We can't wait to get out and serve you all some nice hot meals just in time for Spring to do it's thing!</p>tag:www.kickstarter.com,2008-10-09:Post/4137342013-02-25T12:11:44-05:002013-02-25T12:28:17-05:00If you build it, they will come.<p>Last week we had 2 big deliveries: the 3 compartment sink we need to comply with health codes, and the completed install of the heavy-duty stands for the fryer and griddle-top. We are now working with a finishing contractor to get the truck all shiny and organized, and are looking very good indeed, and are working on things like prep tables, a butcher block for service, and the all-important service bar for the outside of the truck, so you will have easy access to spoons for soup and forks for salad! We're building all sorts of stuff in the ol' truck, and we are looking at about 2-3 weeks until we can apply for inspections, but of course we have learned to expect the unexpected to we're still being cautious. </p><p>This week we're working behind the scenes to finalize the menu so we can start working on the fat stack of paperwork that the county requires for our approval process. The things we do for love, you guys. </p><p>We also put in our application to the Seattle Mobile Food Rodeo in Fremont May 5th, and while it's not official yet, we're crossing our fingers so keep your ears open for news on that front. It's shaping up to be a pretty awesome event this year, we would highly recommend you put it on your calendars wether or not we end up claiming a spot. </p>tag:www.kickstarter.com,2008-10-09:Post/4045152013-02-12T14:55:28-05:002013-10-13T17:06:10-04:00Update on the Big Pickle<p>Our big pickle 2 weeks ago brought us up to a total of over 600 quarts of various pickles and jams. This is what it looks like sitting in the Pickle and Jam basement: </p><div class="template" data-href="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8520/8468113387_d7a3863c34_b.jpg">
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</div><p>There's a lot to look forward to once the truck opens, and we have a few more special things up our sleeves for those of you who have a jar of jam or pickles coming to you as part of your reward. Here is a preview of a few things that you'll see rotating on the menu once the truck opens:</p><p>Molasses pickled Chioggia beets</p><p>Cardamom lemon applesauce for our "kids lunch"</p><p>Our famous bourbon maple carrots</p><p>Blackberry jam with fennel pollen</p><p>We've been working on our route and doing recipe research for our final recipes to go along with all the paperwork required to be licensed. (Hint: it's A LOT of paperwork) </p><p>We've also spilled the beans, so to speak, about a project we're working on for early summer: a Game of Thrones themed feast featuring food from the cookbook A Feast of Ice and Fire, along with foods of our own creation in the same style. Cause we're sorta nerdy. There isn't a lot of info yet, but if you're interested to find out more when there is more to tell, you can sign up here: <a href="http://www.dinneriscoming.com" target="_blank">www.dinneriscoming.com</a></p>tag:www.kickstarter.com,2008-10-09:Post/3998002013-02-05T19:47:42-05:002013-10-13T16:16:59-04:00The Big Pickle<p>Friday we spent the day with a new friend putting things into jars. A lot of references were made to Portlandia, and while we might never want to eat another beet for a very long time, it was all in all a success. We canned over 400 quarts of pickles and jam, which we happen to think will feed a lot of hungry folks, namely you! We have plans to make more stuff in the near future, because heaven forbid we run out of anything pickled or jammed.</p><p>Here's what it looked like when the kettles were really rolling "full steam" ahead:</p><div class="template" data-href="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8211/8449479366_b18a1e23de_b.jpg">
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</div><p>All the postcards have now been mailed, so you should be getting yours very soon if you haven't already. The truck goes in this week for all of it's tables to be installed, and that will bring us even closer to service time! Hooray!</p><p>Can't wait for spring, and for Alan to be ready to bring you all delicious things. </p><p>Love, Venessa &amp; James</p>tag:www.kickstarter.com,2008-10-09:Post/3953302013-01-29T23:18:10-05:002013-01-29T23:35:04-05:00Possible Time-line!<p>It's been a crazy January around these parts, but that hasn't stopped us from putting in a lot of hard work towards getting closer to roll.</p><p>Here's what we've been up to:</p><p>Installing custom prep-tables in the truck</p><p>Painting the inside of the cab so it's shiny and inviting</p><p>Refinishing reclaimed wood to use as a service counter</p><p>Gathering produce from all across the great PNW in preparation for our Big Pickle coming up this week</p><p>Testing out homemade bitters samples for creating the perfect signature cocktail at our catering events this summer</p><p>Hand addressing postcards for YOU, our loving fans, to be sent out as coupons for your rewards </p><p>Designing unique graphics for aprons, towels, and the side of the truck itself</p><p>Sealing up all the leaks in the roof</p><p>Eating a lot of delicious food, in the name of recipe development</p><p>Researching parking spots--if you think you know a good one, let us know!</p><p>And more! We are getting pretty pumped up about potentially being ready to be inspected by the end of Feb, and we will be sure and let you all know what is going on with that as we know more. It's still a long road with potential pitfalls, but we're hoping for smooth sailing for next 4-6 weeks to get Alan ready in time for the spring thaw (not that we've seen much snow around these parts...) For more updates, be sure and follow us on twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/pickleandjam" target="_blank">@pickleandjam</a></p>